Municipal Action Guide: Responding to Racial Tension in Your City
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2019
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Community Development
This guide provides contextual and tactical information for local leaders preparing to address racial tension in their municipality. In particular, it defines five common values (empathy, transparency, authenticity, collaboration, and consistency) that must always be embedded in responses to racial tension; outlines historical context that will help leaders gain a more robust understanding of the situation; shares lessons learned from municipal leaders who have experienced moments of racial tension; and provides checklists to ensure leaders meet the critical steps of an effective response.